Accounting Financial
Resume:
Joe Senaratne
Brampton, Ontario
Canada L6V 4R5
December 04, 2014
The Recruiter
Trandon Associates, Inc
New York, NY
Controller - Marketing #002
Dear Sir/Madam,
Your recent posting on TalentDesk.com site for Controller - Marketing captured my attention. I have a
strong background in financial accounting and financial analysis and my qualifications are an excellent
match for your key needs. The following summarizes my experience.
Over the past eleven years at Bell, I have had extensive experience with financial statement preparation,
financial reporting, financial analysis, accounts receivable and accounts payable, variance analysis,
reconciliations, monthly/quarterly/annual close process, controls and processes, general accounting,
controllership functions, financial support on special projects, external audits, process improvements and
people leadership
My performance rating at Bell for 2011 and 2013 was “Exceeds” (Top Performer). This exclusive
Exceeds Honour Roll is presented to employees with outstanding performance and contribution to team,
business unit and corporate goals.
I am a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA Ontario), Certified Management Accountant (CMA
Ontario) and Chartered management Accountant (CIMA UK). As part of my continuous professional
development, I have attended the CPA Canada’s 2014 National Conference held in September.
I have attached my resume and feedback left by my director in my recent performance reviews for your
consideration. I look forward to meeting with you in person to discuss this position and my background.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Joe Senaratne
416-***-**** (Cellular)
JOE SENARATNE, CPA, CMA
Brampton, Ontario
Mobile 416-***-****
Email: ***.*********@*********.**
PROFILE
• A dedicated, analytical, organized and people oriented financial professional with extensive
experience in period end close process, reconciliations, variance analysis, financial statement
preparation and reporting.
• Financial analysis, cash flow analysis, budgeting, forecasting and controllership responsibilities.
• Strong people leadership, including coaching, mentoring and developing and motivating team
members to their full potential.
Proficient in SAP, Excel (Advanced) and several other ERP/accounting programs.
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Finance Prime/support on various operations and finance related projects
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Bell Canada Nov 2003 – Present
Bell Canada - Controller Team (Oct 2006 – Present)
Associate Director – Finance
• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual close process to ensure general ledger is successfully closed and
required analysis is completed ensuring accurate reporting of financial results.
• Review results with senior management.
• Ensuring all Journal Entries are reviewed, approved and received appropriate accounting treatment,
and that any issues have been investigated.
• Prepare Income Statement and Balance Sheet variance analysis submitted to corporate reporting
group.
• Ensuring compliance with IFRS, internal controls including Sarbanes-Oxley
• Provide detailed and summary analysis for required VP approval for settlements between inter-
companies.
• Assess accounting and financial policy classification issues.
• Managing external and internal auditors’ requirements to coordinate and complete quarterly financial
reviews and year-end financial audits.
• Project finance prime for Sales Tax Harmonization projects and participated in the GAAP to IFRS
conversion project.
• Project support in the SAP integration for new telecom acquisitions. Lead role in mapping P&L and
Balance Sheet to Bell chart of accounts.
• Participate in process improvement projects; evaluate synergies with other related companies.
• Sustain and enhance team engagement including coaching, mentoring and developing team members
to advance their capabilities and value to the business as well as achieve their individual,
professional and career goals.
Bell Canada - Channel Compensation Team (2005 – 2006)
Associate Director – Financial Reporting & Controls
Directly responsible for the management of three Finance Managers.
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Month end business unit revenue reporting by channel and variance analysis against plan, forecast
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and prior year.
Ensured dealers were compensated accurately and on time.
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Ensured adherence to rules and procedures on revenue recognition, IFRS compliance, Sarbanes
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Oxley controls and sign off requirements. Prepared monthly commission analysis for all
compensation related activities.
Implemented and reviewed bonus plan for the management staff at corporate stores.
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Participated in discussions with directors of retail operations and human resources business partners
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relating to new compensation plans and changes to existing plans for all corporate store employees.
Prepared communications and presentations for store employees on compensation structure, bonus
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plans and changes in compensation.
Project team finance prime on the channel incentive management/compensation system conversion
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to TrueComp.
Bell Canada - Controller Team (2003 – 2005)
Senior Manager – Financial Results
Coordinated month-end closing process and ensured journal entries were submitted correctly and on
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time.
Prepared Balance Sheet and P&L variance analysis submitted to corporate reporting group.
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Managed the monthly reconciliation of key balance sheet accounts to sub-ledgers, cash, A/R,
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inventory, Inter-company balances and commissions. Ensured issues were tracked and resolved,
identified risks and opportunities.
Prepared monthly, quarterly, yearly financial reporting submission to Bell corporate for
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consolidation with complete audit trail from subsidiary’s SAP GL to Bell Corporate books
Coordinated information for and liaise with external auditors for quarterly reviews and year end hard
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close.
Nuance Group (Canada) Inc – General Accountant 2002 – 2003
Reviewed monthly financial results and advised management of any financial issues.
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Monthly Hyperion reporting of financial results to head office in Geneva, Switzerland
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Provided coaching and guidance to accounting staff. (G/L, A/R, A/P, Treasury),
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SGS Canada Inc - Senior Accountant 1995 – 2002
Monthly financial reporting to head office in Geneva, Switzerland
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Supervised and trained five accounting team members (A/R and A/P).
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Lead month-end closing procedures to ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly financial
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statements, Ensured accurate and expeditious completion of general ledger account reconciliations
and bank reconciliations. Prepared cash flow projections on a weekly basis.
EDUCATION
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA Ontario), Certified Management Accountant (CMA
Ontario) – 2003 Certified Member - Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) UK -
2003
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
• Volunteer member - Finance Committee at St. Mary’s Church - Brampton - 5 years
• Volunteer: CPA Canada’s Community Connect Program delivering financial literacy education
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